Nipomo Dog & Cat Hospital is a rapidly growing small animal practice, and we’re looking to add an experienced veterinarian to our collaborative team—either in a leadership (Medical Director) or Associate role.
About Us
Located on California’s beautiful Central Coast, Nipomo offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to outdoor adventure, great food, and wine country.
We’re just minutes from:
- The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (largest intact coastal dune ecosystem on Earth)
- Pismo and Avila Beach, Morro Bay, and Santa Ynez
- Downtown San Luis Obispo for dining and shopping
- Santa Barbara, just an hour away
From hiking and kayaking to wine tasting and whale watching, this is an ideal place to live and work.
Our Practice
- Modern, well-equipped small animal hospital
- Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
- In-house lab and ultrasound
- Experienced, well-trained support staff
- Strong leadership team focused on a positive, collaborative culture
We believe great medicine starts with a great team—and we make sure to have fun along the way (yes, including grilled cheese competitions and happy hours).
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality general medicine and surgery
- Build strong client relationships through clear communication
- Collaborate closely with a supportive team
- Pursue clinical interests or specialties
For Medical Director candidates:
- Mentor and support veterinarians and staff
- Help guide medical standards and protocols
- Partner with leadership on hospital growth and culture
- Licensed DVM (or eligible) in California
- Compassionate, team-oriented, and motivated
- Committed to high standards of care
- Strong communication skills and a sense of humor
- Surgical and ultrasound experience a plus